Edinburgh filmmaker Kevin Pickering has scooped five awards at the Scottish Short Film Festival. Kevin’s film ‘Close to the Bone’ was nominated in five categories: Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Sound/Music, Best Editing and Best Actor – and won them all! Continue reading Five awards for Edinburgh short film
An Edinburgh College Interactive Design student has used his sharp design skills to pick up a coveted Pencil trophy from the D&AD New Blood Awards, which honour the rising starts of design, digital and advertising. Continue reading Sharp design skills lead Jonatan to prestigious pencil accolade
A long-standing local volunteer and a cancer survivor who has raised over £1m for Maggie’s have been presented with the British Empire Medal by the Lord Lieutenant of Edinburgh.
Local healthcare workers have been honoured at a glittering ceremony celebrating exceptional and inspirational NHS Lothian staff. The annual ‘Celebrating Success Awards’ took place on Wednesday (13 June), at the Edinburgh Corn Exchange, praising the hard-working NHS Lothian employees who give their heart and soul to deliver outstanding care to patients. Continue reading Celebrating Success: NHS Lothian Health Heroes honoured
A first-year Professional Cookery student at Edinburgh College came out on top against four of his classmates to bag himself a visit to one of the UK’s top hotel and restaurants, Le Manoir Aux Quat’Saisons in Oxfordshire. Continue reading Justin finds the recipe for awards success
HAIR BY JFK RECEIVE CLIENT EXPERIENCE AWARD FOR 2018
It’s a great news day for Edinburgh salon, Hair by JFK, who have received the exciting news that they have received a Client Experience Award for 2018 from salon software provider, Phorest due to their consistent fantastic client reviews. Continue reading Hair is the news: It’s a great hair day at JFK!
Compostable tableware made from eggshells and a state-of-the-art filtration unit that cuts water use in manufacturing are just two of the innovative products that earned fledgling companies and entrepreneurs top honours at Edinburgh Napier University’s inaugural innovation and enterprise competition, Bright Red Sparks. Continue reading Sparks fly at Royal Mile awards event
Edinburgh College Photography students and alumni have captured the imagination of the judges at the country’s top competition for young photographers, winning 18 awards in total. The annual British Institute of Photography (BIPP) Scottish Region Awards saw 13 students and alumni recognised across areas of photography including photojournalism, advertising, fashion and social and portraiture. Continue reading Picture perfect! Edinburgh College students snap up national photography awards
Sixty-two food and drink businesses from across Scotland are celebrating after being announced as finalists for the Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2018. Among the nominees are Edinburgh companies Drinks Bakery, East Coat Cured, Plant and Grow Ltd and Bon Accord Soft Drinks. Continue reading Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2018 shortlist announced
The Action Earth campaign, run by national charity Volunteering Matters, launched its 2018 grant giving scheme at Castlemilk Park in Glasgow last week. The campaign, which is funded by Scottish Natural Heritage, offers easy to access grants of up to £500 for environmental improvements across Scotland. Continue reading Action Earth: encouraging active and healthy communities
